The man then took out something like a receipt and a board out of his bag and handed it to Eris.
Eris took the board and thought for a few seconds.
Trying to remember how to write letters.
Then, with bad handwriting, she wrote the name Eris Greyrat.
After looking at those letters for a bit, she nodded and said [Alright.]
"Yes, thank you very much. It's a pretty good job after all."
After the man confirmed that, he quickly headed off and returned to the north.
Eris couldn't care less about the man at all and just took the letter.
After breaking the seal, she found the letters Eris Boreas Greyrat shown.
It was certainly Rudeus's handwriting.
(Jeez, Rudeus must have been in a hurry, my name is no longer Boreas. Ah, he must not know.)
Then on the back, she noticed Rudeus Greyrat written very thoroughly.
He's as methodical and complete as always, while it still gives the feeling that it's missing something.
Eris smiled a bit while remembering how she always used to learn by reading and repeating this handwriting.
Then, she used a nail to open the end of the letter.
It wouldn't open.
After crunching away at it, trying to tear it open three or four times, she put her hand on the sword at her waist.
After throwing the letter into the air she pulled out her sword.
"Hah!"
A flash.
The letter wasn't cut into pieces, but there was just a clean cut on the end as it fell down into Eris's hands.
Eris pulled open the cut end and took out the paper inside.
Then, with an excited expression, she started to read it.
Started to read it and continued to read it.
However, that expression gradually changed into something unpleasant.
"Hey, Eris, what is written?"
"...?"
After Nina asked, there was no answer from Eris.
She just kept staring into space with a scary face.
"Hey, answer me~"
"Shut up! There's just a few too many words I don't know, so I can't read it!"
"Ah, is that so?"
"Nina, you read it!"
"Eh? I can't read words either."
"What! If you can't read words when you need to, then you'll be in trouble!"
"Even though you say that so arrogantly, you can't even read it yourself!"
During that argument, Isolte got off her horse.
"Well, calm down a bit. I'll read it."
"Ah, yeah. Please do."
Eris obediently gave Isolte the letter.
Isolte let her eyes scan over the page. Slowly reading it to herself.
However, her face gradually changed into something grim.
"What is with this person?!"
"Wh..what? What's written?"
"Eris. You've been giving your best until now for this person? Ah, how pitiful. Milis-sama, please save this poor child!"
After saying that, Isolte started praying to the sky and looked at Eris with eyes filled with pity.
"I won't say anything bad, but Eris, don't bother going to Sharia and come with us to Asura. There's no reason for you to be cheated by a bad man."
"It's fine, just tell me what is written there right now, or I'll beat you down!"
"I understand. Listen carefully now, this is what's written."
Eris put her hand on the sword at her waist, and Isolte started reading the letter with a voice filled with anger.
"Dear Eris-sama,
This is Rudeus Greyrat.
Time has flown by these past five years since we separated.
Do you still remember me?
I will probably never be able to forget that time.
The first night together with you. I swore in my heart to remain together with you for the rest of my life.
However, when I woke up the next morning, you were nowhere to be seen.
The feelings of loss and collapse at that moment brought about a deep darkness upon my heart.
The next three years were certainly painful, miserable, and empty.
Naturally, I don't hold a grudge about that any more.
Still, I would be greatly blessed if you could comprehend how deeply sad I felt at that time.
Now then, the reason I am sending this letter is because a certain person advised me in regards to your feelings.
I thought without a doubt that you wanted to completely cut off ties with me and set off on a trip by yourself.
However, this person informed me that it was all my misunderstanding and your feelings were always directed towards me.
Currently, I have two wives.
Both of them saved me from the dark and deep suffering I was experiencing.
Even in the case that there was a misunderstanding about how you felt about me, it is still a fact that I was deeply depressed and that they saved me.
However, in the case that you honestly feel the same way about me,
If you still wish to marry me and still wish to live together with me,
I have made arrangements to accept you.
Though you might feel unhappy about this, I have absolutely no intention of separating from my current family, so you would become my third wife.
In the case that you feel unhappy about this, I have already resolved to receive your fist.
In regards to this, please forgive me after two or three hits.
However, if possible, I do not wish to fight with you.
I feel even if you do not wish to become a member of my family, we could form a fine friendship.
That is all.
From Rudeus Greyrat."
"..."
After hearing the contents of that letter, Eris stiffened up.
After seeing Eris stiffen up, Isolte started spitting out words in disgust.
"He's a cruel man isn't he! He already has two wives and takes the attitude of [It's fine if you become the third]! I can't help but think he is looking down on women!"
"Is that right? I think he put a considerable amount of thought into writing it."
Nina objected to Isolte with her opinion after hearing the contents of the letter.
"Consideration?! It's the first letter in a long time and not even a single word of love is mentioned?! That's not all, talking about somehow or other accepting her as if he's looking down from above! I can't bring myself to like this Rudeus person!"
"It's written that he thought he was thrown away by Eris and experienced three years of suffering isn't it? I think Eris has some responsibility for neglecting him as well!"
"That is obviously just an excuse! He's clearly just after Eris's body and her skill with the sword."
"No, if he's only after that, isn't it a bit risky considering that it is Eris?"
Isolte swelled up in anger, and Nina groaned.
Eris stood in a pose with her arms crossed staring at the sky.
There was no longer a single thing reflected within those eyes.
The sky is blue, and the heart is pure white.
"Oh? There was one more piece of paper."
Then, Isolte found another piece of paper in the letter.
After taking it out she started reading it aloud.
"Ummm, let's see what's written here."
"Postscript.
I am about to challenge the Dragon God Orsted to a battle.
I don't know if I will be able to kill him.
I may no longer be in this world by the time this letter reaches you.
In the case that I am able to return home alive, let us continue this conversation."
By the time Isolte had finished reading it her face had completely stiffened up.
Nina had also stiffened up.
That expression was filled with fear.
They felt nothing but fear towards the words [Challenge the Dragon God Orsted to a battle.]